Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Sunnyside attorney and community leader Johanna Carmona formally launched her campaign to represent the 37th Assembly District in western Queens and unseat embattled Assembly Member Juan Ardila in the June Democratic primary. Carmona, a lifelong Sunnyside resident, and the daughter of Colombian immigrants, has worked in the Special Victims… Read more »
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Support displaced families: Fundraiser for massive pre-Christmas blaze victims scheduled for Friday
Jan. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry Sunnyside community leader Ty Sullivan and friends are organizing a fundraiser for his 450+ neighbors who were displaced by a raging five-alarm fire just days before Christmas. Sullivan and his friends are collaborating with Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) to host the Fire Relief Fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 19. All… Read more »
$1 million prize-winning Powerball ticket sold in Woodside
Jan. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A $1 million-winning ticket for Wednesday’s Powerball was sold in Woodside, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was sold at the Shriji Corporation convenience store, located at 59-39 Queens Blvd. The winning numbers for the Powerball were announced at 10:59 p.m. that evening.
Person jumps to their death at Jackson Heights subway station Tuesday, delays morning trains
Jan. 9, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld A person leapt to their death in front of a 7- train in Jackson Heights early Tuesday causing morning rush hour delays, the MTA reported. Police said an unidentified individual was observed jumping in front of a 7 train at the station at the 69th Street station in Jackson… Read more »
Best Productivity Apps to Keep You On Track this New Year
Jan. 6, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 6, 2024 By Amanda Salazar New year, fresh start. Now is a great time to start trying out new ways to keep yourself on track and focused on your work. Whether you’re a student, have a full-time job or are somewhere in between, these nine productivity apps can help… Read more »
Displaced Sunnysiders get three hours to remove their belongings from apartments ravaged by 5-alarm fire
Jan. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry Sunnyside residents who were displaced by a massive five-alarm inferno that destroyed their apartment complex just days before Christmas, had their misery compounded Thursday when they were given just a three-hour window to remove their belongings from the burned-out apartments so repairs could begin. The tenants had been notified… Read more »
Elmhurst man dies after crashing his scooter on Queens Boulevard in Woodside last month: NYPD
Jan. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry An Elmhurst man died on Saturday, Dec. 30, eleven days after he crashed his scooter on Queens Boulevard in Woodside. Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City responded to a call of an injured man on the Queens Boulevard service road near 73rd Street just before 4:30… Read more »
Affordable housing lottery opens in Astoria, rents start at $2,400 a month
Jan. 4, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of five affordable housing one-bedroom units in a five-story residential building are now available, with monthly rents starting at $2,400. Located at 21-27 30th Dr. in Astoria, the development features 14 units, with nine being market rate. A lottery is being held… Read more »
Eating healthy without breaking the bank
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Eating healthy is often perceived as an expensive endeavor, with organic produce and specialty health foods often sold at a premium price. However, with some savvy meal planning, it’s entirely possible to maintain a nutritious diet without straining your budget. Here, we’ll explore some… Read more »
NYC earthquake: 1.7 magnitude tremor originating in Astoria
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Residents of western Queens, Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side of Manhattan got a shaky start to the week Tuesday morning, with a 1.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Astoria. The seismic activity was recorded at precisely 5:45 a.m., according to the United States… Read more »